Albino Black Neon Tetra

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Add a unique shimmer to your freshwater aquarium with the Albino Black Neon Tetra, a distinctive pale colour variety of the popular Black Neon Tetra. With its creamy white to pale golden body, subtle iridescent stripe and characteristic reddish eyes, this attractive schooling fish creates a beautiful contrast against lush green plants and darker aquarium backgrounds.

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Despite its name, the Albino Black Neon Tetra is not an albino version of the standard Neon Tetra. It belongs to a different species, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, and retains the peaceful nature and active swimming behaviour that make Black Neon Tetras popular community fish.

These social fish are best kept in groups of at least six, with larger schools creating a more natural display and encouraging confident behaviour. They spend much of their time swimming through the middle levels of the aquarium and can be kept with other peaceful tropical species of a similar size.

A planted aquarium with open swimming areas, stable water conditions and gentle to moderate water flow makes an excellent environment. Their pale colouring looks particularly striking against dark substrate, driftwood and green aquatic plants.

Albino Black Neon Tetras are generally straightforward to feed, accepting quality tropical flakes and micro pellets alongside frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia. A varied diet and regular aquarium maintenance will help maintain their health and natural activity.

Quick Care Guide

• Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi ‘Albino’

• Common Names: Albino Black Neon Tetra, White Black Neon Tetra

• Origin: South American species; albino colour variety commonly captive-bred

• Care Level: Easy

• Adult Size: Approximately 3–4 cm

• Minimum Aquarium: Around 55–60 litres for a small group

• Temperature: 22–28°C

• pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5

• Diet: Omnivore

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Swimming Level: Middle

• Group Size: At least 6; ideally 8–12 or more

• Suitable For: Planted freshwater community aquariums

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are Albino Black Neon Tetras the same as Neon Tetras?

No. They are an albino colour variety of the Black Neon Tetra, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, rather than the standard Neon Tetra, Paracheirodon innesi.

2. How many Albino Black Neon Tetras should I keep?

Keep at least six together. A school of eight to twelve or more is preferable when aquarium size allows.

3. What do Albino Black Neon Tetras eat?

They accept tropical flakes, micro pellets and small frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms.

4. Can they live with other community fish?

Yes. Suitable tank mates include peaceful tetras, rasboras and Corydoras. Avoid large predatory fish and aggressive species.

5. Are Albino Black Neon Tetras suitable for beginners?

Yes. They are generally hardy and manageable when introduced to a fully cycled aquarium with stable water conditions.

6. How long do Albino Black Neon Tetras live?

With appropriate care, they may live around three to five years, sometimes longer depending on their conditions.

Common Mistakes

• Keeping too few fish for a comfortable school.

• Introducing them into an uncycled aquarium.

• Housing them with aggressive or predatory tank mates.

• Feeding food that is too large for their mouths.

• Overfeeding and allowing water quality to deteriorate.

• Making sudden changes to temperature or water chemistry.